In order for fasting to run smoothly, this is a list of foods that can be consumed and should be avoided by people with stomach acid


 Muslims around the world are currently fasting. Many people are competing to maintain their health and the food they eat at dawn or iftar. Even though fasting, we still have to take care of the food we eat, especially if we have certain diseases that can hinder the smoothness of fasting. One of them is stomach acid.

Acid reflux is a disease that occurs when stomach acid or bile flows into the digestive tract, causing irritation of the inner walls. Although sometimes many people sometimes underestimate this disease, it turns out that if left unchecked it can cause very serious fatalities, you know.


Especially when fasting, we hold thirst and hunger for approximately 12 hours, therefore some people with gastric acid are quite worried that the disease will recur when fasting. Because as we know, one way to prevent stomach acid from recurring is to eat on time or not to leave the stomach empty for a long time.


Well, for those of you who want fasting to be safe from stomach acid and run smoothly, here's a list of foods that can be consumed and should be avoided. Come on, see!


Foods that can be consumed by people with stomach acid while fasting


Chicken breast


You are certainly no stranger to this one food, right? Launching from Web MD, chicken breast is one part of chicken meat that has a lot of protein, without fat, and is quite easy to digest. If you want to eat it, make sure to separate the skin from the breast before cooking.


Ginger


One of the spices that have many properties is also able to overcome stomach acid for sufferers. Because ginger can soothe an upset stomach and make the body warm.


Watermelon


Next is watermelon. This fruit, which is rich in water and gives freshness, turns out to be friendly for people with stomach acid. Watermelon has a low content of acidity so it is safe for consumption, and will not trigger stomach acid that sufferers have.


Oatmeal


People with stomach acid who are on a diet and consume oatmeal as a substitute for rice, don't worry. Because oatmeal is safe for consumption for people with stomach acid. Because oatmeal has a lot of fiber content and is able to make the stomach full for a long time.


Potato


The next food is potatoes. Carbohydrate substitutes other than rice and oatmeal are safe for consumption for people with stomach acid. Because potatoes contain lots of healthy complex carbohydrates and have fiber that can be digested easily. However, you should not cook it with onions or garlic, because it can irritate the acid reflux that people with stomach acid have.


Lettuce and Celery

Launching from Web MD, lettuce and celery are light vegetables that are safe for consumption for people with stomach acid. This is because these two vegetables have low calories, are comfortable and safe in the stomach, and will not produce a lot of gas that can trigger stomach acid.


Brown Rice

Lastly, there is brown rice. If you're one of those people who can't eat carbohydrates other than rice, maybe you can try brown rice. Launching from Web MD, brown rice contains complex carbohydrates, which means it takes longer to digest than carbohydrates in white rice. But it turns out that it is good for people with stomach acid.


Foods to Avoid Stomach Acid Sufferers When Fasting

The foods that you should avoid during fasting so that stomach acid does not recur are as follows, summarized from CNN:


High Fat Food

Eating high-fat foods such as fried foods can cause reflux for people with stomach acid. High-fat foods cause a loop of muscle in the lower part of the esophagus, which if this part is not functioning or its performance is weak can cause stomach acid to rise from the stomach into the esophagus.


Not only avoiding fried foods, but you also need to avoid some foods such as milk, butter, coconut milk, and offal.


Citrus Fruit

For sufferers of gastric acid, of course you know you have to avoid citrus fruits or fruits that have a high acidity level. If you want your fast to be safe from stomach acid, you should avoid foods with high acid levels such as pineapple, oranges, tomatoes, and chilies.


Chocolate

It turns out that behind the deliciousness and sweetness of chocolate, there is an ingredient called methylxanthine. Methylxanthine in chocolate has the potential to weaken the muscle performance of stomach acid which can trigger reflux.


Caffeine

Many sufferers of stomach acid whose disease recurs due to consuming caffeine. That's because drinks that contain caffeine are acidic so it has the potential to make stomach acid rise.


Mint Leaves

Mint leaves are very helpful in presenting a fresh taste or sensation in the foods and drinks they are mixed with. Unfortunately, the fresh taste of mint leaves is not friendly for people with stomach acid. Because besides being sensitive to the stomach, especially those with GERD, the reaction of mint leaves if consumed can separate the stomach from the esophagus and it is very dangerous for the sufferer.


Onion and Spicy Food


The next foods to avoid are onions and spicy foods. If you eat these two foods, especially foods that have a high level of spiciness, it will not only result in an upset stomach, but a burning effect on the stomach. The latter effect is something to watch out for, because it is a sign that stomach acid production is starting to increase.


Bread


Patients with gastric acid should be careful in choosing bread for consumption. The reason is, some types of bread can stimulate stomach acid because of the yeast content that functions as a developer. Not only that, the yeast in bread can also cause excess gas production in the stomach. However, if you still want to eat bread, you can choose whole wheat bread which is more friendly to your stomach acid.


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